Document Type : Research Paper
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1 PHD. Student of Qur'an and Hadith Sciences, Faculty of Theology,Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Qur'an and Hadith Sciences, Faculty of Theology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
This research, with the aim of elucidating the pivotal role of "Sama'" (hearing) and "Masmu'at" (heard content) in the process of human guidance, presents a descriptive-analytical study of 163 verses in the Holy Quran containing the root "Sama'." The findings, compiled through content analysis and the extraction of 679 basic themes and 34 organizing themes, indicate that "Sama'" is not merely a physiological act, but an intellectual faculty that profoundly influences a human's spiritual destiny, making them responsible and accountable for what they hear.
Based on this, heard content ("Masmu'at") is categorized into two main groups: salvific Masmu'at and destructive Masmu'at. The first category includes revealed verses, divine commands, stories of past generations, and the cosmic glorification of creation. Attentively listening to these with intellect and reflection leads to an increase in knowledge and human guidance. Conversely, the second category comprises evil speech, rumors and slander, ignorant talk, carnal suggestions, and mockery of truth. Following these leads to deviation and misguidance.
The analysis of the verses clarifies that the Holy Quran, by emphasizing the responsibility of intellectual faculties, calls upon humans to be vigilant and make conscious choices about what they hear. It recommends that they employ courtesy and precision when dealing with salvific Masmu'at and completely avoid destructive Masmu'at. This research concludes that from a Quranic perspective, "Sama'" is a proactive and selective act that determines the trajectory of a human's journey toward either felicity or misery.
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